Scooter makers secretly unlock hidden speed modes

Electric scooter manufacturers like VMax are hiding extra speed and power features inside their products—accessible only through secret button combinations. Once activated, these hidden modes let riders go faster than the official specifications claim, sidestepping speed limits that most cities impose on scooters. The practice mirrors how carmakers like Tesla quietly add features after purchase. Regulators now face a question: if the hardware can deliver something on the sly, is the company really compliant.